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Mar 19, 2017 at 7:00 AM

Guernsey Valley Babe Ruth Sign-Ups

Guernsey Valley Babe Ruth will have sign-ups for 13-14 year olds (can't be older than 14 by April 30) on Sunday March 19 from 12-2 p.m. at Kmart. Bring a copy of your birth certificate. The cost is $75. This is for all youngsters in Guernsey, Noble, Belmont and Muskingum counties. For more information, call Bob Fettes at 740-260-3400 or Jim Antill at 740-995-3244.

Final Cambridge Softball Registrations

Final Registration for Cambridge Girls Softball League will be at K Mart on Sunday, March 19 from 1-4 and Monday, March 19 from 5 :30-8 p.m. The league is open to all area girls with the following divisions: Coach pitch 5-9; Intermediate 9-12; Senior 13-18. The cost is $50 per youngster. For more information, call 740 680 8035.

Steelers Footballers Coming to Cambridge

The Cambridge Middle School Parent Teacher Advisory Group (PTAG) is hosting a basketball game fundraiser featuring The Pittsburgh Steelers Footballers Basketball team. They will take on the Cambridge All-Star team, made up of Cambridge City Schools teachers and friends on Saturday, March 25 in the Cambridge High School gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the main game beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $7 at the following locations: Dunning Motor Sales (9108 Southgate Rd.), Second Chances Retail (1306 ° Woodlawn Ave.), Best Treasuers (727 Wheeling Ave.), Cambridge Middle School (1400 Deerpath Dr.), and Central Elementary School (1115 Clairmont Ave.).

Buckeye Trail Baseball Youth Clinic

Buckeye Trail Baseball will be having a Baseball Clinic for any child grades K-8 on March 26 from 2-6 p.m. at the high school baseball field (weather permitting) or in the high school gymnasium. The cost is $30 (includes a T-shirt), and checks should be made payable to Trail Diamond Club...mail to 17055 Anderson Rd. Kimbolton, OH 43749...Sign up forms can be printed from the Facebook page...Trail Diamond Club. Be sure to bring a glove, helmet, sneakers and/or cleats and a ballcap. The clinic is limited to 50 participants. Any questions, call Mike Neuhart 740-260-8231 or Tina Rominger 740-584-8462.

Shenandoah Youth Hoop Tournaments

The Shenandoah Youth Boys/Girls Basketball Tournament will take place April 1-2 at Shenandoah High School and Elementary School in Sarahsville. The event is for grades 3-6 (school teams only). The cost is $125 per team, with a guarantee of at least three games. For more information, contact Coach Marc Smith at 419-615-7233.

Blue Crush Volleyball Club Youth Camp

Blue Crush Volleyball Club will host a youth camp April 10-12 at Buckeye Trail Middle School from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for any boy or girl in grades 3-6 Current Blue Crush players and coaches will have campers work through a series of drills to improve on fundamentals and develop a passion for the sport. The fee for the camp is $25 and will include a shirt. Online registration can be completed by visiting the Blue Crush Volleyball Club Facebook page and looking for the eventbrite.com link or contact any player or coach for additional information. Questions about the camp can be directed to Jamie Miller, 740-584-6412 or Michael Booth, 740-680-1269 or by email at bluecrushVBC@gmail.com.

Basketball Shootouts in Parkersburg

Parkersburg South and Parkersburg High will be hosting two basketball shootouts this spring in Parkersburg, WV. Wood County Shootout #1 will be April 8-9. Wood County Shootout #2 will be May 13-14. Each team will be guaranteed four games with a format of pool play and tournament play where appropriate. The cost is $195, entries due the Wednesday prior to each tournament. Divisions will be by grade. Girls - 6th, 7th, 8th, Junior Varsity, Varsity; Boys - 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Junior Varsity, Varsity. To register a team, contact Bill Camp at 304-483-8922 or via email at hokiefromwv@yahoo.com.

Ohio Elite Slack 11U Seek Player

The Ohio Elite - Slack 11 U baseball program is looking to add one player to round out the 2017 roster. The team is based out of central Ohio and plays a very competitive statewide schedule beginning April 1. Anyone interested may contact Jason Slack at (614) 419-5401 to set up a tryout or visit www.ohioelitebaseball.com for additional information about the program.

Newcomerstown Seeks Coaches

The Newcomerstown Athletic Department is looking to fill the following coaching positions for the 2017-18 school year: head cross country coach and head golf coach. Interested candidates should contact Athletic Director Mark Wolff at 740-498-5111 or email mark.wolff@staff.nctschools.org Candidates must be able to pass a BCI/FBI background check and complete all necessary courses. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled and should include a letter of interest, resume and references.

Cambridge Football Boosters Mulch Sale

Spring is in the air and that means the annual Cambridge Football Boosters Mulch Sale is under way. Orders will be taken until April 9 with delivery scheduled on April 22. Order forms are available from players, coaches and booster members. Delivery by the football players or pick-up is available. Call Joe Ogle at 740-680-7213 for more information.

Muskingum Free Youth Football Clinic

The Muskingum University football program invites you to participate in a Free Football Youth Clinic on Saturday, April 1. The clinic is open to boys currently in 3rd grade through 7th grade and is free to all participants. Registration, which includes a Muskie Football T-Shirt, begins at 8:30 a.m. at McConagha Stadium on the campus of Muskingum in New Concord. Camp will conclude at approximately 12 noon in the Muskie football locker room with a certificate of participation given to all. Please wear molded cleats, plastic cleats or tennis shoes. To register, contact Muskingum Assistant Coach Cody Cruzen at 740.255.6135 or by e-mail at ccruzen@muskingum.edu.

SE Ohio Walk & 5K Run for Autism

The 2017 National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio Walk & 5K Run will take place at Deerassic Park, located at 14250 Cadiz Road, Cambridge on April 1 to help raise Autism awareness in our local community. All of the proceeds benefit the National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio (NAASEO) which NAASEO serves our local children and adults affected by autism in a five county area which includes Guernsey, Muskingum, Perry, Coshocton, and Morgan. Any questions or donations can be directed to Jessica Hinson @ 740-255-0729 or email @jessica@naaseo.org. Like us on facebook at "National Autism Association of Southeast Ohio"or go toNAASEO.Org for more information on this event or what services and grants that the NAASEO provides.Registration forms for Walker/ Runners & Sponsors can be found on the Facebook page, local business or request one by email @jessica@naaseo.org.

Bill Starr Benefit Spaghetti Dinner

A "Battle with Bill" spaghetti dinner benefit for Buckeye Trail High teacher/coach/athletic director Bill Starr will take place Sunday, April 2 at Buckeye Trail Elementary School from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. The doors open at 10 a.m. and a live auction begins at 1 p.m. To donate or volunteer, contact Jeff Beros at 740-260-4865 or Laura Frakes at 740-260-2552.

Men's Senior Golf League at Salt Fork

There are openings for the Men's Senior Golf League at Salt Fork State Park Golf Course for the spring/summer. For more information, call Bruce Geese at 740-439-4747.

Salt Fork Tuesday/Thursday Men's Golf

There are openings for the Tuesday and Thursday Men's Golf Leagues at Salt Fork State Park Golf Course for the spring/summer, with league play beginning the third week of April. For more information, call Bruce Geese at 740-439-4747.

MRC to Host Indoor/Outdoor Triathlon

The Muskingum Recreation Center (MRC) will be hosting the third annual Indoor/Outdoor Triathlon on Saturday April 29. The first wave will begin at 9:30 a.m. Participants will be swimming 10 minutes in the lap pool, cycling 30 minutes in the cycle room, and running a 5K outdoors. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the various age brackets. The entry fee is $45 for a MRC member and $55 for a non-member. Registration opens Wednesday January 25 and runs until April 21. Interested participants can find more information about the triathlon on the MRC's website along with the form necessary for registering. For more information, contact Libby Hardwick at libby@muskrec.org or call (740)454-4767.

Muskingum Roundball Skills Camp

The Muskingum University men's basketball program is now accepting registrations for its Muskingum Roundball Overnight Skills Camp. The camp is scheduled June 25-28 and is open to any boy entering grades 4-12. The cost of the overnight camp is $295 and includes all meals and accommodations in newly air conditioned college dormitories or $200 for commuter campers. To register or for more information contact Muskingum Head Coach Travis Schwab at 740-826-8423 or via email at tschwab@muskingum.edu.